Hebrews 12:1-3

Bible Text

Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don’t grow weary, fainting in your souls.

Though Jerusalem and Mount Zion are not named in Hebrews 12:1–3, they appear later in the chapter as the heavenly city believers approach through Christ. Mount Zion recalls God’s dwelling and covenant presence, reinforcing the passage’s call to persevere by fixing faith on Jesus, the exalted pioneer

Places in this passage

Hebrews 12:1-3 mentions Jerusalem and Mount Zion.

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